Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $6.02 billion of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes in 2024 (500.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.02B | 500.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.16B | 469.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.76B | 469.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.02B | 461.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.48B | 362.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.24B | 459.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.88B | 524.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.35B | 535.2K t |
Where Turkey exports light diesel trucks <5 tonnes to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (33%), Italy (12%), Slovenia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.97B | 33% |
| Italy | $712.0M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $601.2M | 10% |
| France | $510.5M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $504.5M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $331.5M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $216.9M | 3.6% |
| Australia | $145.0M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $118.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $113.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.03 per kg, close to the world average of $11.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imports to Turkey
Imports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes by Turkey reached $1.87 billion in 2024 (160.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Spain (15%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $398.8M | 21% |
| Spain | $281.3M | 15% |
| Poland | $262.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $217.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $174.5M | 9.3% |
| France | $139.2M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $118.2M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $102.3M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $52.4M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $45.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey light diesel trucks <5 tonnes exports (HS 8704.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8704.21: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported light diesel trucks <5 tonnes worth $6.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy light diesel trucks <5 tonnes from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($1.97 billion), followed by Italy (12%) and Slovenia (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.03 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.35 billion in 2017 to $6.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.74 billion a year.
Does Turkey also import light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.87 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Spain and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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